Reading comprehension Worksheets for 8-Year-Olds - Page 4
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Phonics and Word Recognition: Assessment 3 Worksheet
Silent letters can be tricky for kids learning to read and write. Show them how they work with words like 'knee' and 'dumb'. Then, challenge them to come up with their own. Give them a worksheet with silent letters and trace the lines to join the letters into words.
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Making a Correct Number Line: Balcony Garden Worksheet
Teach your child to draw and identify a line plot with this worksheet. Have them help Sophia check her plot for the heights of plants in her balcony, ensuring no numbers are skipped. Line plots are a great way to quickly organize information and an essential skill your child needs.
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Tommys Test Worksheet
Reading short stories to your students builds a bond, teaches new words and lessons. Read the story aloud and then have them listen for details. Ask them the questions at the bottom and help them check the answers.
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Triathletes in Training Worksheet
Sara and Carlos are training for a triathlon and need your child's help! They must solve the addition problems to figure out how many miles they've swam, ran, and biked. Help your kid check the answers and get them ready for the triathlon!
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Thanksgiving Word Search Sight Words Worksheet
Unscramble letters to find Thanksgiving-themed sight words with this free worksheet! It's an exciting way to boost your child's reading skills. Download the PDF and enjoy!
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Indentifying Cause and Effect Worksheet
2nd grade cause & effect worksheets give your child practice making connections between events and their results. Fun activities help develop reading and critical thinking skills.
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Science: Space Objects Worksheet
Kids will explore galaxies and constellations, learning the differences between objects found in outer space; building their vocabulary along the way.
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Dogs, Dogs Worksheet
Help your child understand main ideas with this fun doggy worksheet from Kids Academy! Have them read the passage and then discuss the main idea. After that, have them read the answer choices and pick the right one. This will help your kiddo hone their critical reading comprehension skills!
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Adding with Arrays: Chocolate Bars Worksheet
Kids love chocolates! Gauge how enthused your kids get when you mention them. This worksheet is a fun exercise about chocolates - get your kids to check the correct number sentences and totals for each chocolate bar. Reward their hard work with some chocolates - extra incentive for a job well done!
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Vocabulary Antonyms Worksheet
Learning antonyms can be enjoyable and effortless! They are words that express the contrary of their meanings. This worksheet offers your kid a new word for words with contradictory interpretations, with vibrant pictures and fun phrases for an enjoyable learning experience.
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Martin Luther King Worksheet
Introduce your 3rd grader to Martin Luther King Jr.! This worksheet will open their eyes to his impact on US history. Let them discover his life, learnings, and legacy with this informative activity.
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Across Genres: Character Check Worksheet
Read the sentences to your kids, then have them match the pictures to them. Ask them to look at the pictures and help them check which one goes with the sentence. The aim is to see how well they can do this exercise. (80 words)
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Lady Liberty Worksheet
Have your students ever been to the Statue of Liberty? Ask them to tell you where it is and what it looks like. Every day, the statue draws a crowd admiring its beauty, taking pics and learning more about it. Pose a word problem and help them check the answer. Circle the correct total. (80 words)
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Poem: The Swing Worksheet
Encourage your child's love of writing by displaying their poems on the fridge or walls. This worksheet focuses on a swing, something your child enjoys, and contains questions to help your child think more deeply about the poem. Read it together, then answer the questions and watch as your child's creativity and writing skills blossom!
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Synonym Check Worksheet
Ask your kids what a synonym is, and listen to their definitions. If needed, explain it's a word that has a similar meaning to another. Give examples, then ask them to do the same. For this worksheet, get them to help grade the papers. Have them check the boxes if the words are synonyms.
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Mad and Scared Words Coloring Worksheet
This worksheet teaches "mad" and "scared" with fun monster pictures to color. Helping students learn by sight, it encourages sharing what makes them feel those strong emotions. Perfect for social studies, it expands student's vocabulary in an entertaining way.
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Amazing Wind: Seed Dispersal Worksheet
Let your child have fun and practice math skills with this worksheet! They'll use traceable lines to disperse a dandelion's seeds, building number sense, sequencing, fine motor, and hand-eye coordination. Discern between similar numbers and strengthen reasoning skills as they enjoy the familiar activity of blowing the seeds away.
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Rhyming Words Rhyming Worksheet
This worksheet is great for honing pre-reading skills. It helps kids make connections between pictures and written words, use problem-solving, and recognize sounds and words that rhyme. Have fun exploring rhyming words with your child, and they'll be rhyming in no time!
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Bella's Family Tree Worksheet
Grade 2 kids learn 4 generations of a family with Kids Academy's new family tree worksheet. They explore Bella's tree, reading and answering questions about her grandparents and great-grandparents. It's an easy way to understand family relationships.
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Jack and Beanstalk Worksheet
Story time can be a fun and educational experience for your kids. Read them the classic Jack and the Beanstalk - and even read it twice to help them pay attention. Afterwards, help them fill in the blank on the worksheet to expand their vocabulary and learn more from the story.
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Captions and Images Worksheet
Pictures and captions can aid understanding. That's why many children's books have them. Have your kids look at the pictures in the worksheet, then help them match the right caption to each image. This will help them understand the story.
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Free Mayflower Worksheet
Improve your child's knowledge of American history with this fun Mayflower worksheet! Have them read through and determine if each statement is true or false regarding the journey of the Mayflower. Download the free PDF and get started!
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Reading comprehension is a cornerstone of a child's academic success and lifelong learning, making it crucial for parents and teachers to prioritize for 8-year-olds. At this formative age, children transition from learning to read to reading to learn. Strong reading comprehension skills empower them to understand and retain detailed information from texts, essential for all subjects, including science, history, and math word problems.
Good reading comprehension enhances vocabulary and language skills, making children better communicators. It encourages them to think critically and make connections between different ideas and concepts. For 8-year-olds, understanding what they read also boosts their confidence, fostering a positive attitude towards learning.
Furthermore, comprehension allows children to explore new worlds through books, expanding their imagination and creativity. It lays the groundwork for academic achievement, as children who comprehend well are better prepared for standardized tests and future educational challenges.
Investing time and resources into developing these skills can also foster a love of reading, turning it into a lifelong habit. This provides a foundation for self-directed learning and intellectual curiosity throughout their lives. Thus, prioritizing reading comprehension at this critical age is paramount for a child's overall educational growth and future prospects.
